Definitions
What is cooperation?
Working together to achieve a common goal
: This is the government that is in Ottawa. They are responsible for matters that affect the entire country.
Federal
What level of First Nations government do we have at the local/municipal level?
Chief and Council
Power identifies the control and/or authority to act that one person or group has over another
1How many provinces does Canada have?
10
What is harmony?
People living in peace with one another. Free of any negativity, war etc
This is the government that is in Regina or Edmonton. They are responsible for matters that affect the people of the specific province/territory.
Provincial
AFN stands for
What level of government is this?
Assembly of First Nations
The Federal level
People gain power through _____ ways.
3 - Force, Authority and Influence
How many territories does Canada have?
3
What is monarchy?
A type of government role that follows a blood line (Kings and Queens)
They are responsible for local matters that affect residents of the town, city, village, or rural
Municipal
FSIN stands for..
what level of government is this?
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
PROVINCIAL - SASK
What is force? Give an example
Force is the source of power of individuals and organizations that uses violence, confinement, fines, denial or privileges, or threat of such consequences (BULLIES)
This organization promotes international cooperation. It was founded after ww2.
United Nations
What is dictatorship?
a system of government in which the citizens have power through their elected representatives. A dictator has exclusive control over the government - they usually use fear to control
Canada is a constitutional monarchy what does this mean?
What is authority?
Authority is power credited to individuals or organizations by virtue of their positions in society
(Police- firefighters - principals)
How does the Prime Minister become Prime Minister in Canada?
The Prime Minister comes into power when his or hers political party wins the most seats in the House of Commons
what is oligarchy?
A type of government ruled by the upper class with selfish intent.
Who are the leaders of each government?
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
Federal - Prime Minister
Provincial - Premier
Municipal - Mayor
What is influence?
Influence is the power credited to an individual or organization that uses persuasion, rational arguments, emotional appeals, rewards and/or bribes
How many seats are in the House of Commons?
338 seats